If your love life needs a bit of a helping hand then appearing on First Dates or First Dates Hotel could be the answer to your prayers.

Show bosses are keen to hear from singletons across the country, particularly men aged 65 and over.

The next series of First Dates Hotel will be filmed in a romantic location in Southern Italy where hunky maître d’ Fred Siriex and his team will welcome a host of hopefuls looking for love.

Show producers said: "We are thrilled to be embarking on another series of both First Dates and First Dates Hotel. We’ve been very fortunate to help such a diverse range of people find love.

Are you looking for love?

"The First Dates experience is applicable to all ages but after a recent surge in applications, we are particularly keen to hear from single gentlemen over the age of 65 to help them find that perfect date."

If you fancy your chances on the next series all you need to do is fill out the online form and attach a picture of yourself.

You will also be asked a little bit about yourself and what you are looking for in a potential partner.

The format of First Dates Hotel will allow those who answer yes to extend their stay and those who don't meet someone special on their first date will be rematched for a second chance at finding love.